Korean word

결근

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeolgeun

Meaning

  • nounabsence from work

Example

그는 이번 주에 결근이 많았다.keu neun i beon chu e kyeol geu ni ma nat tta

He was absent from work a lot this week.

Illustration for 결근 (absence from work)

More examples

무단 결근은 회사 규정에 어긋난다.mu dan kyeol geu neun hoe sa kyu jeong e eo geun nan da

Unauthorized absence from work violates company regulations.

Core concept

A scheduled worker is not present when work is expected.

Common phrases

  • 무단 결근mu dan kyeol geun

    unauthorized absence from work

  • 결근 사유kyeol geun sa yu

    reason for absence from work

Similar words

병가pyeongga: Official time away from work because of illness or injury.
무단결근mudangyeolgeun: Missing scheduled work without telling the company or giving a reason.
휴가hyuga: An approved period away from work for rest or personal time.
결석kyeolseok: Not attending school or a scheduled gathering.

Definition in Korean

근로자가 정해진 근무 시간이나 근무일에 출근하지 않은 상황을 가리키는 말.keul lo ja ga cheong hae jin keun mu si ga ni na keun mu i re chul geun ha ji a neun sang hwang eul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word combines 결 (gyeol, "missing") with 근 (geun, "work or service"), linking absence with scheduled work.

Usage tips

  • This word is useful in workplace conversations because it focuses on whether an employee showed up, not on the reason for missing work.

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